There is constant talk about young people not voting, being apathetic, or being disengaged from their governments, but little talk with or led by young people about how they can better contribute to the tough conversations on affordability or civic engagement.

The 30Network took these conversations one step further. Over five sessions, these 30 young people co-created and launched innovative solutions and projects to address our urban challenges in Metro Vancouver, in collaboration with key partners in the region.

CityHive is on a mission to transform the way that youth are engaged in civic processes, planning and decision-making in Vancouver. YouthfulCities is a global initiative to rank the world’s top 100 cities from a youth perspective and lead a unique urban regeneration in the process.

Together, CityHive & Youthful Cities co-hosted two 30Network network cohorts: Housing Affordability (2017) and Civic Engagement (2018). These knowledge-to-action labs each brought together 30 young people under 30 in Metro Vancouver to take a deep dive into some pressing urban issues and to create projects that address them.